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Chicago, IL vs Fairfield, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fairfield has been positive.
- Fairfield has 1.6% more unemployment than Chicago.
- Fairfield job growth has increased by 6.8% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Chicago, ILFairfield, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment9.0%7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.7%34.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-9.4%-8.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%-7.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%6.8%6.3%

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Reviews for Chicago    271 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Fairfield    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Over 9 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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Over 13 years ago

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA
94533 94534 94535

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